Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-18

which l. the admiration of EUROPE iuese
months have been 10 MS most t0uchlng
manifestation OF the depth OF his fatherly
tenderness.
HIS DEVOTION TO THE r0PE.
He returned. therefore, TO America more
than ever devoted to the Holy Father, 10
the old Church OF Christ, to our beloved
America, and to dear old Virginia. He
vas glad 10 be back again in the tranquility
Of hls Virginia home, for these past months
had not been time 0f enjoyment or
Of rest, but period of hard work
and of deep solicitude. Providence had
b,en pleased TO Ordain that several
issues should be raised simultaneously
deetly concerning our spiritual Interests
and our social welfare. God bad used hlm
and Bishop Ireland, and above all Cardinal
Gibbons, 10 guide these mOneDtous quts-
tions 10 safe and saluiary solutions. lie
bad reason to hone that their efforts had
not be, o without avail, and therefore Tor the
love of Church and OF Country he thanked
God for ibe sOlicitude and the toll OF these
past months.
SOCIAL CLASSES.
He trusted that their results would serve
somewhat 10 foster that friendly union be-
tween all social classes, which Is the chief
secret OF our country's prosperity.
From his heart he bestowed on all pres
ent, and upon all the members OF his flock,
and upon the noble priests who bad so
faithfully and well filed hls place during
bis absence, and upon all the people OF Nir'
ginia. not merely bis own blessings bat
the blessing which Leo KILL had asked
hIm to bestow upon them in his name.
MISS LEE.
The Bishop referred to a reception which
was gwen in Rome, and at which there
we're 40 ladies from Nirginia-one the
daughter Of the greatest man, next TO
Washington, this country had ever pro-
duced the daughter Of General Robert +.
Lee. lGrcat applause When card wa'
prCsebtd 10 him for his autograph h"
wrote God bless old Virginia and
signed his name.
A NOBLE EFTORT-GONyRNOR LEE.
The Bishops speech was noble aud
| patriotic effort, and was enthusiastically
received by the audience.
The choir now sang the chorus Mighty
jehovah" from Donizetti's "Mar'yr>,'
during the rendition Of which Mr.. COwlr-
| din went to Governor Lees box and
escorted him 10 where the Bishop was
seated. As the Governor approached the
Bishop advanced to meet him and grasp d
his hand cordially. Conducting him to
the cl air from which he had himself just
arisen, The Bishop ,aid, after the singing
ceased:
My friends, thank you bclrI'v for
your reception, but feel especially hOnored
by the presence OF your noble Governor,
who reflects credit on tn state OF NirgiDl
and on the name Of Lee. Loud cheers
and ca als for Governor Lec.l
GOVERNOR LEE.
Governor Lee came forward and said:
" Ladies and gentlemen, come forward
| simply TO return my thanks for this com.
piment. came here TO testify by my
simple presence my appreciation OF such a
great and grand man as Bishop keane, and
Virginia Is richer and happier for hayla.
sucn man IN her midst" Loud cheers
TuaEE CHEERS FOR THE GOVERNOR.
Bi.hcp koauc then proposed three
cheers for the Governor, which were
heartily given, and when the choir had
| sung fiaron's Oceans Lullaby the
audience was dismissed.
At The conclusion OF the ceremonies
many pnsons came from the congregation
to sTcCt the Bishop and crap hi. hant and
ki,, The episcopal ring which he wore.